Our recipe can be done with chicken, fish, or even steak with dry marsala wine, garlic, and delicious alternative ingredients, you can have this meal on your table in around 35 minutes.
This dish can be done in a slow cooker, instant pot, stovetop of course baked using all the same ingredients with a few different methods below to change time frames.
We like to use thick center-cut pork chops because these stay nice and juicy no matter which cooking method you choose to use.
This fork-tender pork is terrific bursting with flavors and great served with a side of pasta or rice to sop up this delicious gravy it makes.
If you love the taste of marsala this sauce is so delicious and compliments the pork or any meat it's served with.
We also have omitted the mushrooms from time to time for those not a fan so don't be afraid to adapt this recipe, it's truly versatile
If you are big fans of pork like we are you may also like to try our Pork Lombardy and Best Boston Butt Pork Roast both fabulous pork meals.
Scroll down to get this easily printable recipe!
Step by Step
- Sear the meat on both sides first
- Add to the cooking vessel and choose a cooking method
- Add all the ingredients ( cooking times will vary with the thickness of the meat see below for which method you choose)
- pork internal temperature should be 145 degrees
Ingredients You Will Need(scroll down to the printable recipe card for exact measurements)
- pork, chicken, steak, venison, lamb, thick firm fish
- mushrooms
- garlic, minced
- marsala wine
- salt and freshly ground pepper
- thyme
- granulated garlic powder
- finely chopped fresh parsley
- extra virgin olive oil or butter
- serving suggestions :
- pasta, mashed potatoes, rice, garlic bread
Cooking Methods
- Slow Cooker: brown meat with garlic then slow cook for 6 to 8 hours on low and 4 to 6 hours on high
- Instant Pot: sear the meat first with garlic, add all the ingredients, and add 1 cup of beef broth along with all other ingredients. Set the instant pot to pressure cook for 25 minutes
- Stovetop: leave the meat in the pan sears, add all ingredients simmer for around 35 minutes, and add more water if dry (as shown above)
Tips
- simmer on low heat after the meat is browned first
- use fresh herbs when available
- use a dry marsala wine that is a good grade not cooking wine(which has salt in it)
- this dish can be done in a slow cooker (brown the meat then dump everything in it low 6 hours)
- substitute favorite vegetables like onions or peppers if you're not fond of mushrooms
- bone-in chops of boneless meats of any kind can be used
- hearty thick firm fish like cod can be used instead of meat
- Pork roast can be done in the slow-cooker also
- The internal temperature for pork is 145 degrees
- thinner chops take less time to cook
Recipes To Try We Love
Chicken Wings and Dipping Sauces
Best Fried Pork Chops
Hawaiian Pork Chops
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Easy One-Pan Recipe
Whether you bake this Pork Marsala or choose another cooking style always check the internal temperature for best results keeping in mind thinner chops need less time.
You can serve this along with our serving suggestions above.
For those who prefer different meat, adapt this recipe with just about anything just adjust your cooking times!

Easy Baked Pork Chop Marsala
Ingredients
- 4 - 1 inch thick center-cut pork chops (steak, chicken, venison, lamb, (or a 3 to 4-pound pork roast can be used)
- 4 cloves of minced garlic
- 1/2 cup Marsala wine (we use dry sweet usually for desserts)
- 1 teaspoon each of dried thyme, garlic powder, red pepper flakes,
- salt, and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups of beef gravy or use canned any flavored soup, IE cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken
- 1 teaspoon kitchen bouquet or gravy master
- 1 cup of sliced cleaned mushrooms
- 1 cup of Italian flavored bread crumbs
- extra virgin olive oil or butter melted
- Optional Garnish: freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a large frypan add 3 tablespoons of the oil or butter and saute the pork until browned on each side for around 3 minutes add the garlic after you turn the pork saute (do not brown the garlic).
- Place the browned meat in a large baking pan lined with parchment paper (for easier cleanup).
- In a medium-size bowl combine the beef gravy or soup add the marsala, spices, and mix together.
- Pour this gravy mixture over the meat, sprinkle with breadcrumbs then drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake 35 minutes or until the chops are fork tender (depending on thickness)
- If meat the juices begin to get too thick add some water.
- See Notes for other Cooking Methods
Notes
Cooking Methods
Slow Cooker: brown meat with garlic then slow cooker 6 to 8 hours on low 4 to 6 hours on high
Instant Pot: sear the meat first with garlic, add all the ingredients, adding 1 cup of beef broth along with all other ingredients. Set the instant pot to pressure cook for 25 minutes
Stovetop: leave the meat in the pan after searing, add all ingredients simmer for around 35 minutes, add more water if it starts to dry out
Tips
- simmer on low heat after the meat is browned first
- use fresh herbs when available
- use a dry marsala wine that is a good grade not cooking wine(which has salt in it)
- this dish can be done in a slow cooker (brown the meat then dump everything in it low 6 hours)
- substitute favorite vegetables like onions or peppers if you're not fond of mushrooms
- bone-in chops of boneless meats of any kind can be used
- hearty thick firm fish like cod can be used instead of meat
- Pork roast can be done in the slow-cooker whole also
- Internal temperature should be 145 degrees, thinner chops take less time to cook
Nutrition Facts
Calories
491.39Fat (grams)
23.44 gSat. Fat (grams)
7.94 gCarbs (grams)
45.20 gFiber (grams)
4.34 gNet carbs
40.86 gSugar (grams)
8.21 gProtein (grams)
24.78 gSodium (milligrams)
2234.77 mgCholesterol (grams)
56.08 mgPin for later
More Recipes We Love:
Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Oven Smoked Pork
Pork Breakfast Homemade Sausages
Mom's Italian Sausage Patties
Serving Suggestions
- over roasted garlic mashed potatoes
- over twice-baked potatoes
- over rice
- over a favorite pasta
- over Tuscan garlic bread
- over roasted vegetables
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Very flavourful and juicy!
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